2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | CLS | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1453 mm |